Multiquip MT-60H/H2 - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 — MT-60H/H2 — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #12 (05/29/07)
MT-60H/H2 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
■ NEVER operate the rammer in an explosive atmosphere or
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
■ The engine section of this rammer requires an adequate free
flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the rammer in any
enclosed or narrow area
where free flow of the air is
restricted. If the air flow is
restricted it will cause serious
damage to the rammer or
engine and may cause injury
to people. Remember the
rammer's engine gives off
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before
adding fuel or performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with
hot components can cause serious
burns.
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it to
cool. DO NOT smoke around or near the
machine. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a hot
engine.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to
the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to
cool before servicing engine or rammer.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious
injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by
trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for
industrial use only.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the MQ Mikasa MT-60H-H2 Tamping Rammer:
GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment before
reading this entire manual.
■ This equipment should not be operated by
persons under 18 years of age.
■ NEVER operate this equipment without proper
protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-
toed boots and other protective devices required
by the job.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the
influence or drugs or alcohol.
■ ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask), hearing and eye
protection equipment when operating the rammer.